The LU 77 2018 Scare out the Vote was a huge success! Local 77 members reaching out to fellow brothers and sisters about the importance of voting in this election. Membership education and out reach our critical to keeping our union strong, and protecting our future. HUGE thanks to our members and friends who stepped up to help out: Josh Draper, Colton Sims, Damian Hernandez, Jansen Edwards, Reese Hinkle, Rhiannon Edwards, Eric Vane, Vanessa, Matt Reese, Teri Kannor, and Sean Bagsby!

Click the button below to make a contribution to IBEW Local 77 Joe Murphy PAC by credit card or PayPal.

Political Action Committee:

What is PAC?

Our Political Action Committee was started in 1989 by a forward thinking Business Manager and Executive Board. They recognized that many of the decisions that affect wages, hours and working conditions are made in the political arena and that the only way we could increase our influence in this arena was to become more politically active.

The goals of our PAC have not changed since it’s inception. They are to inform and motivate our members, influence our elected representatives, raise money to reward our friends and punish our enemies, and to influence legislation.

All PAC funds are raised through voluntary contributions. In some cases payroll deduction is provided by the employer and in others it is provided through a Credit Union. The suggested contribution for members using payroll deduction has always been a nickel an hour but one time contributions can be made where the member does not want to use payroll deduction or where none is available.

It is important to remember that there is only one PAC at Local 77, but there are many different PAC units. The money that is collected for PAC is deposited in a single account in the bank but a separate accounting is done for each unit. A statement is prepared quarterly and presented at the PAC Central meetings. This statement shows receipts and disbursements for each unit along with a list of checks that were written and to whom.

One of the most frequently asked questions about PAC is, “Who has control of the money?” YOU DO! Or, you have as much control as you want to exercise. Ask your PAC Chair, Unit Chair, Shop Steward or Business Representative and they can explain how you can become more involved.

IBEW Local 77, along with ALL of organized labor have been under attack for some time. NOW is the time that ALL of YOU can make a direct difference and help elect people who will support OUR ISSUES, and protect our Great Union. The power of your vote is key to our success! The ballots have dropped for the WA State General Election, so if you have yet to cast your ballot, PLEASE review this list of IBEW Local 77 endorsed candidates TODAY and VOTE. If you do not see your local candidate on this list, or if you have any questions, please contact IBEW 77 Political Action Coordinator Sean Bagsby at (206) 639-0748 or seanbagsby@ibew77.com. Thank you for your time, and help in keeping IBEW 77 Union Strong!

Call to Action for Members of Local 77: The General Elections for both Washington and Idaho are upon us, and YOU have a direct impact on the outcome! Your IBEW Local 77 Political Action Committees have been working hard to review and endorse pro-labor, pro-UNION candidates from across our jurisdiction, and we need your help to push them across the finish line. We are asking for volunteers to help with political member–to–member outreach, canvasing, and phone banking. Any time you can donate would be greatly appreciated and will help protect your Union! For more information on how to volunteer, please contact LU 77 Political Director Sean Bagsby at 206 639-0748 or seanbagsby@ibew77.com.

President Rick Johnson and Business Manager Lou Walter with candidate for Washington State Lieutenant Governor Karen Fraser. Local 77 has endorsed Ms. Fraser and PAC contributed to her campaign.

Business Manager Lou Walter presents a PAC check to Washington State Speaker of the House Frank Chopp. The contribution to the Truman Fund will support efforts to expand the majority in the State House of Representatives.

As your union’s Governmental Affairs Advisor, I will attend as many Unit Meetings as possible before the end of the year to engage and activate our membership; allowing them to participate in the political action process. We have lots of work to do and I need the help of you, our Brothers and Sisters.

It is extremely possible to expand our Political Action Committee (PAC). Who would have thought that Brother Bernie Boucher, from Pacific County PUD, would be able to sign up 40 members to contribute to PAC in 1 day? Well, he did. So can you!